Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

Nidec is a leading manufacturer of motors and electronic components, providing innovative solutions across industrial, commercial, and residential applications.

Shift: 1st Shift (Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm)

Location:

On‑site, Mankato, MN

Starting Salary: $72,600 – $108,900 (bi‑weekly)

• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
• 401(k) with 100% match on the first 6% and an additional 3% employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning support

Research, plan, and design mechanical and electromechanical products and systems, directing and coordinating activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair.

• With Direct Supervision:
  • Evaluate FEA results and provide critical decisions
  • Review and analyze product test data and provide guidance and recommendations
  • Compose and present analysis reports within the organization and to customers
• Without Direct Supervision:
  • Perform calculations using tools such as Excel, Math Cad, and Xlrotor
  • Conduct finite element structural analysis
  • Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions
  • Research and analyze customer design requirements, specifications, and manuals
  • Work with sales to create design proposals based on customer specifications
  • Create detailed designs for manufacturing in a cross‑functional environment focusing on manufacturability and quality initiatives
  • Maintain and support existing products for reliability, cost, and manufacturability improvements
  • Assign GD&T dimensional tolerances and verify tolerance stack‑ups
  • Review drawing packages and order documentation from other designers and engineers
  • Communicate product specifications to electrical and mechanical designers
  • Design products to meet safety, industry, and agency certification requirements
  • Estimate project effort and completion times
  • Ensure the latest design practices are utilized
  • Perform testing to evaluate structural, thermal, and vibration characteristics
  • Create bills of materials and assist designers/technicians with BOM creation
  • Coordinate assembly and testing activities to ensure conformity to design and customer specifications
  • Collaborate with production during initial machine release to overcome manufacturing or procurement challenges
  • Evaluate customer test requirements and assign or develop test procedures
  • Document and communicate technical results within the company and to customers as appropriate
  • Present proposed designs to customers and negotiate changes to resolve functional or dimensional issues

• Knowledge of AC or DC synchronous/inductive motors and generators
• Experience with rotating equipment and generators
• Product design and development experience in structural and mechanical machinery
• 3–7 years of related work experience in structural and mechanical machinery product design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with engineering tools for calculations and analysis (Excel, MathCAD)
• Proficient in PTC Creo or similar 3D modeling software and AutoCAD
• Experience with GD&T
• Familiarity with Oracle (ERP), Aras (PLM), Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete responsibilities promptly
• Demonstrated initiative, organization, and professional work habits

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Must be a U.S. citizen for positions at the North Mankato facility.

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.